noun

deportation

deportation, expulsion

He faced deportation after his visa expired.

He faced deportation after his visa expired.

The government ordered the deportation of the criminals.

The government ordered the deportation of the criminals.

the ((deportation)) of ((sb.)) the act of deporting someone The deportation of the activist was controversial.

Synonyms: expulsion, banishment, exile

From Latin 'deportare', meaning 'to carry away'. It's formed from 'de-' (away) + 'portare' (to carry).

Think of being 'ported' (carried) 'de-' (away) from a country.

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